NDT LEVEL III - New Hartford, NY

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Summary

This position has the responsibility for assuring that Special Metals Corporation conforms to the requirements of all customer, end user and regulatory requirements in the areas of visual inspection and nondestructive testing.  The NDT Engineer (UT Level III) must facilitate and maintain a system to ensure that all operators/inspectors are properly trained, qualified, or certified to customer, end user or regulatory standards where applicable. The NDT Engineer also provides the expertise for writing and developing inspection procedures in conformance with requirements, developing new inspection techniques, assuring equipment is properly maintained and in calibration.  The NDT Engineer also serves as the liaison for customer and third party audits concerning inspection and NDT requirements and records.     

Essential Functions

The position plays an important role in the training of inspectors, ensuring that procedures are current and in place for use. Requires ability to interface with any person in the organization. Organizational skills and attention to detail are critical. Computer literacy, reliable attendance and good communication skills are essential. The ability to communicate and serve both internal and external customers in a professional manager is required.

Familiarity with various NDT Instrumentation and computer literacy is also essential.

Additional Responsibilities

1. As NDT Level III:

Train, examine, qualify and certify all inspectors for ultrasonic and dye penetrant inspection to Level II requirements of SNT-TC-1A and MIL-STD-410E.

Write and maintain inspection procedures.

Develop and establish new inspection techniques as required.

Conduct and maintain periodic checks of all inspectors as required.

Review new orders for compliance to specifications.

Maintain and ensure ultrasonic reference standards conform to requirements.

Evaluate new equipment as needed to maintain SMC leadership status in the industry.

 2. Review all ultrasonic inspection records for conformance to internal customer requirements.

3. Review, approve, and validate inspection records electronically.

4. Perform internal audits of various department and systems as directed.  Communicate results to management and follow-up for corrective actions as necessary.

5. Perform supplier audits as directed. Communicate results to management and follow-up for corrective actions as necessary.

 6.  a. Interface with customers during second party audits and communicate results to management.

      b. Answer customer corrective action requests as needed.

      c. Act as SMC liaison for third party audits.

7. Administer and follow-up on internal corrective action requests.

8. Review and comment on customer specifications and communicate results of the review to various departments.

9. Perform duties required to certify conformance of product to customer’s requirements. This includes all aspects of the certification function.

10. Complete and submit any regulatory NDT reports (ie; FAA sonic rejections).

 11. Duties as assigned by the Quality Manager.

Qualifications

Competencies

• Organization
• Attention to details
• Technical knowledge
• Strategic thinking
• Engagement
• Communication skills

Education and Experience

BS in Engineering, Applied Science, Aeronautics or similar discipline required along with at least 8 years NDT experience with three to five years of experience in the aerospace industry.   ASNT Certification Level III in UT/ET/MT and NAS 410 Certification Level III in UT/ET/MT/PT is required.  Must be certifiable in SNT-TC=1A & Mil-std-410 standards within 1 year of employment. 

Special Skills

·       Computer literacy is a requirement. 

·       Ability to interface with any person in the organization.

·       Organizational skills and attention to detail are critical.

·       Reliable attendance and good communication skills are essential.

·       Ability to work in a high pressure environment.

Additional Notes

·       The Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Physical Dimensions

Physical Demands – Frequently moves about the production facilities.  Must be able to detect unsafe conditions from long distances.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.